Beautifully paced and moving film based on award-winning author John Boyne's story of the forbidden friendship between two children placed on either side of a concentration camp fence. The film examines the Holocaust from a child's perspective. At the time of the commemoration of the end of the First World War, the RBC presents this film which depicts the indignities of war and underscores the importance of remembrance.

‘Mat’s Tribute’, a short film produced by Poppy Scotland will play before each screening.

The BBFC have rated this film 12A for scenes of holocaust threat and horror, adding that some scenes were unsuitable for children of around eight. The RBC recommends this film for anyone aged 10 or over attending a public screening. For further guidance see www.pbbfc.co.uk

Please contact Film Officer Alice Stilgoe on 01387 263094 Alice.Stilgoe@dumgal.gov.uk if you would like to organise a school screening. Teaching resources are available from http://www.filmeducation.org/theboyinthestripedpyjamas/.

Coffee Club : Thursday 13 November at 10.45am

Two Zeffirelli operatic masterpieces, both starring Plácido Domingo, with Georges Prêtre conducting the orchestra and chorus of La Scala.‘Pagliacci’ by Leoncavallo, which co-stars the great singing actress Teresa Stratas, brought Zeffirelli the coveted Emmy as Best Director in the category of Classical Music Programming. ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ by Mascagni was filmed on location in Sicily, which adds immeasurably to the power and atmosphere of this timeless story of love, honour, justice, and violence.

There will be a 15 minute interval between the two operas.

In association with the Dumfries and Galloway branch of Friends of the Scottish Opera.
A production of UNITEL CLASSICA.

Fascinating and true story of four young Glaswegian students, led by the then 25-year-old Ian Hamilton, who in 1951 outwitted the British authorities in their successful attempt to take back the Stone of Scone to its Scottish home.

Are you an aspiring screenwriter?
If you would like to meet other budding scriptwriters to discuss ideas and scripts with, do come along to the Screenwriters’ Group which will meet on Saturday 15 November from 10.30am–12.30pm at the Gracefield Café Bar, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries. Whether you are working on a two-line premise or a 200 page script, everyone is welcome.

It’s a free event but please email Alice Stilgoe on Alice.Stilgoe@dumgal.gov.uk or call her on 01387 263094 to register your interest.

DGAA presents a reading from two of Scotland's most well-regarded non-fiction writers: Nick Thorpe & Giancarlo Rinaldi. After the reading Nick Thorpe will lead a 2 hour workshop aimed at exploring the processes behind nonfiction writing.

Tickets: Reading £7, Workshop £5, Reading & Workshop Joint Ticket£10 available from DGAA on 01387 253383.

This powerful story of familial struggles and redemption follows a shell-shocked Juliette (Kristin Scott Thomas), who returns to live with her sister after being banished from the family for 15 years. An enormous critical and box office success, with Scott Thomas’ phenomenal performance already being singled out by critics for end-of-year award consideration.

Bring a Baby Screening: Wednesday 19 November at 1.00.

Coffee Club : Thursday 20 November at 10.45am

With humour frequently in its sights, Housewives' Choice is a programme of films from the BFI National Archive that explores the lives of British housewives from the 1920s to the 1950s. It features films by two of the women who helped to shape the British documentary movement of the 1930s and 40s – Ruby Grierson (1904-40) and Dumfries resident Kay Mander (1915-).

Accompanied by a talk from James Taylor for the BFI National Archive.

Sumptuous new adaptation of the Evelyn Waugh novel puts its own distinctive stamp on the classic tale of social ambition, desire and the crushing weight of religious conviction. Matthew Goode’s Sebastian is the outsider beguiled by the glamour of the aristocratic Marchmain family and the breathtaking beauty of their home at Brideshead.

Coffee Club : Thursday 27 November at 10.45am

In the first of a special series of book and film events, we team up the powerful film adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s best-seller, ‘The Kite Runner’, with a talk from Dumfries and Galloway writer Mary Smith about her experiences of living in Afghanistan. She will also read from her book ‘Before the Taliban: Living with War, Hoping for Peace’. In between the screening and talk enjoy an Afghan-inspired hot buffet lunch provided by Hullabaloo.

Combined film, lunch and talk ticket:
£18 full price, £15 concession Individual tickets: film £5.50 and talk £5.50 (£4.20 concs), £10 lunch

The director and star of ‘This is England’ reunite for this bittersweet teen tale. Runaway Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) arrives in London with nothing but a bag and a swagger. Within hours, the bag has been stolen and a chance meeting with a bored Polish teenager Marek proves Tomo’s only hope. Together, the two pursue money making scams – as well as the affections of the local waitress. Despite the bleakness of the inner London setting, this is Shane Meadows at his most charming, compassionate and hilarious.

A collection of the best short animated films from all over the world for young children, from Discovery - Scotland’s International Film Festival for Children and Young People (www. discoveryfilmfestival.org.uk)

‘A great experience for children to develop necessary skills in non-verbal communication..’ Dumfries Nursery.

For bookings please contact Cultural Co-ordinator Creative Arts, Vanessa Morris on 01387 720774 or email vanessa.morris@dumgal.gov.uk

A moving and humorous film about people searching for their perfect last night before the apocalypse. Introduction by Dr Benjamin Franks, Lecturer in Political and Social Philosophy, University of Glasgow. In association with Consciousness Café

Garrone offers an intriguing account of the Napoli-based Camorra, adapted from the best-selling book by journalist Roberto Saviano, who now lives under 24-hour police protection. This excellent ensemble drama shows us various facets of Mafia life, from the recruiting of young kids to the infiltration of seemingly legitimate industries such as haute couture and segues into the waste industry.